I PETER 1:3-9 By His mercy, God caused us to be born to a living hope (v.3). Why is it so important to know that our hope comes from God’s mercy? How empty would salvation be without the joy that comes from a living hope? The means by which we were born to a living…
ZECHARIAH 14 The primary context of these promises involves the church (9:9). What can we learn from these prophecies (9:9; 11:12-13; 12:10; 13:6, 7)? How do these specific prophecies affect your faith? From the Mt. of Olives He will make a way for His people (14:4-5). How did the One who stood on the Mt.…
I CHRONICLES 29 David was preparing so that the next generation could build the temple (v.1-5). Why would David want to give over $34 B in gold for the temple? What are we doing to help the next generation build God’s house? David’s devotion motivated others to provide even more for the temple (v.6-9). How…
II SAMUEL 3 A dishonored man of honor chose to honor the king (v.6-21). Why is it not in your best interest to dishonor others? In whose company do honorable people feel most comfortable? How much effort are honorable men willing to give to live honorably? A dishonorable man chose to dishonor his uncle, the…
JOB 19:25-27 In Joshua and soon in Ruth we read about a ‘kinsman-redeemer’ (Ruth 2:20). How did a kinsman redeemer bless those who were in need? What protection was possible because of a kinsman-redeemer? Job, in the midst of trials trusted in his redeemer (Job 19:25-27). In the face of such terrible trials, how could…
PSALM 139:7-12 God loves us enough to save us from sin’s separation (Genesis 3:22-24). What would have happened if they had eaten from the tree of life? When they were separated by sin, who looked for them? (Genesis 3:9) God can be with us wherever we are (Psalm 139:7-12). How well does God know you?…
ROMANS 8:31-39 What should be our response to God’s choosing (v.31a)? When we read verses 28-30, ‘what will we say in response?’ Why should the knowledge of God’s choice help to increase our assurance? “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (v.31b) What assurance do you receive from knowing that God is…
I SAMUEL 17 Satan uses intimidation because it doesn’t require anything of him (v.4-11). What response should believers have to giant problems? (Numbers 13:33; 14:6-8) What happens to us when we focus on intimidating problems? When David looked to the living God, intimidation lost its power (v.26, 36f). What power does intimidation have with a…